Birmingham Airport combines terminals

9th Feb 2011

Birmingham Airport has finished phase one of it’s £13m development by merging the previous two terminals into one. The development will also see new shopping facilities opening in the next few months.

All departing passengers will now go through a new combined security search area and inbound passengers will arrive into a single meeting and greeting area.

Operations director Will Heynes said the changes improve the airport’s capability and provide a platform for future growth.

He said: “The £13m investment puts the airport in a stronger position to attract new customers and showcase the airport as the region’s global gateway, not only to the Midlands but also the wider catchment area and show that it’s a viable alternative to London and Manchester.

The airport also recently announced a new route from Birmingham to Montpellier, starting from 13th April. The new service by Ryanair will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Paul Kehoe, CEO, Birmingham Airport said, “This is more good news – more low cost fares to the South of France, adding to the great range of services offered by Ryanair this summer from Birmingham”